Description
Creamy and flavorful Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes made with Yukon gold potatoes, Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese. This easy pressure cooker recipe yields perfectly tender potatoes in just minutes, ideal for a comforting side dish that’s ready fast.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Dairy and Flavorings
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus additional to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot and Potatoes: Run tap water until very warm, then pour 3/4 cup warm water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Stir in 2 teaspoons kosher salt to dissolve. Insert the steamer basket and place the peeled, cut potatoes inside.
- Pressure Cook the Potatoes: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Once cooked, perform a quick pressure release by turning the pressure valve carefully.
- Drain and Return Potatoes: Remove steamer basket with potatoes and drain any excess liquid from the pot. Immediately return the potatoes to the empty Instant Pot insert.
- Add Flavorings and Mix: Add Greek yogurt, unsalted butter, black pepper, chopped chives, fresh thyme, and the remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt to the potatoes. Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to beat and combine until creamy but not overmixed. Alternatively, mash using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste to adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving bowl, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, and serve warm for a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.
- Fresh herbs like chives and thyme enhance the flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Greek yogurt adds tanginess and creaminess while keeping the dish lighter than traditional cream or sour cream.
- Instant Pot cooking significantly reduces the time compared to stovetop boiling.
- Adjust the Parmesan cheese amount to taste or omit for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
